Dodgers’ Joe Torre says suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip All-Star game if voted inCHICAGO — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star game even if he’s voted in by fans, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says. “No,” Torre said before Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. “I think if you asked Manny, he’d give you the same answer.” San Diego State ace Strasburg set to start against Virginia in NCAA regionalsIRVINE, Calif. — Tony Gwynn could keep it secret only so long — San Diego State ace Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to start in the NCAA regionals against Virginia. Suspended Dodgers star Manny Ramirez should skip All-Star game if voted in, Torre saysCHICAGO — Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star game even if he’s voted in by fans, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says. Colonial again offers up low scores; Stricker sets 36-hole record at 14 underFORT WORTH, Texas — From its Ben Hogan trophy room to its status as the longest-running event at its original site, the Colonial Country Club is among the most venerable stops on the PGA Tour. Expansion Philadelphia Union names national team assistant Peter Nowak as first head coachCHESTER, Pa. — Major League Soccer’s newest franchise has tapped national team assistant Peter Nowak as its first coach. NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. nearing decision on which team he’ll join for 2010 and beyondDOVER, Del. — Martin Truex Jr. has a gut feeling about which team he’ll join for the 2010 season and expects to announce that decision in the next few weeks. Eighth-seeded Georgia upsets Oklahoma State 3-2 in NCAA team match-play formatTOLEDO, Ohio — Eighth-seeded Georgia has stunned Oklahoma State 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA’s new match-play format for determining a team champion. Red Wings expect bolstered blue line with Lidstrom, Ericsson in Game 1 against PenguinsDETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings’ chances to challenge Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin improved greatly the day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals when their battered blue line got good news. Donations of baseballs, equipment pour into small Ohio town trying to save youth baseballDAYTON, Ohio — A Florida man is sending a batch of new baseballs. A car filled with gloves, bats and catcher’s gear arrived courtesy of a Columbus man. And an Illinois woman who lived through the Great Depression and has a soft spot for baseball is writing a check. Redskins release veteran Jon Jansen; 1999 draft pick played 10 seasons in WashingtonASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins have released veteran right tackle Jon Jansen, a fixture on the team’s offensive line for much of the last decade. Indians recall LHP Perez from Triple-A, designate OF Dellucci to make room on rosterCLEVELAND — The Indians have recalled left-hander Rafael Perez from Triple-A Columbus and designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment to make roster room. Bears agree to 2-year contract extension with defensive tackle IdonijeLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Defensive tackle Israel Idonije has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through 2011. After 2-year absence, Tiger returns to Jack’s place to play the MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods is returning to the Memorial, where he is a three-time winner. He has skipped the tournament two of the last three years because of family matters and knee surgery. Red Wings stars Lidstrom, Datsyuk practice day before Stanley Cup opener against PenguinsDETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk have practiced the day before the opener of the Stanley Cup finals, an encouraging sign for the Detroit Red Wings. Donations of baseballs, equipment pour into small Ohio town trying to save youth baseballDAYTON, Ohio — A Florida man is sending a batch of new baseballs. A car filled with gloves, bats and catcher’s gear arrived courtesy of a Columbus man. And an Illinois woman who lived through the Great Depression and has a soft spot for baseball is writing a check. Suspended driver/owner Mayfield withdraws entry at Dover International SpeedwayDOVER, Del. — The Sprint Cup team owned by suspended driver and owner Jeremy Mayfield has withdrawn its entry for this weekend’s race at Dover International Speedway. Donations of baseballs, equipment pour into small Ohio town trying to save youth baseballDAYTON, Ohio — Donations have been pouring in to a tiny band of volunteers who saved youth baseball in the small southern Ohio town of Greenfield. Kentucky Wildcats got their man in John Calipari, but was it more than they bargained for?Freshly minted Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari hasn’t been accused of wrongdoing, just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Earnhardt’s new crew chief puts making the Chase as the goal for slumping driverDOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch couldn’t resist taking a poke at the driver who replaced him at Hendrick Motorsports. Cup over cash: Marian Hossa chose to chase Stanley Cup with Red Wings instead of PenguinsDETROIT — Marian Hossa’s combination of size, speed and skill helped the banged-up Detroit Red Wings finish off Chicago to set up a Stanley Cup finals rematch with the team he spurned. Confident Penguins believe ‘08 loss prepared them for rematch with defending champ Red WingsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel Friday to the city called Hockeytown for their second Stanley Cup finals in as many seasons against Detroit, yet forgive them if they’re convinced they already live there. Postseason NBA SchedulePhiladelphia 100, Orlando 98 Orlando 96, Philadelphia 87 National League Standings
Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 American League Standings
Hot start sends defending champion Arizona State to 7-3 win against MissouriOKLAHOMA CITY — Arizona State’s grounders kept bounding and bouncing until the Sun Devils had taken the first step toward defending their Women’s College World Series title. Mariners lefty Ryan Rowland-Smith sharp in 2nd rehab start at Triple-A TacomaTACOMA, Wash. — Mariners starter Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in his second minor league rehab outing. Blanco’s late goal keeps Fire unbeaten with 3-2 winCARSON, Calif. — Cuauhtemoc Blanco’s penalty kick with seconds left in second-half stoppage time capped a late rally as the Chicago Fire remained unbeaten with a 3-2 victory over 10-man Chivas USA on Thursday night. Saved By LeBron: James records triple-double as Cavaliers beat Magic 112-102 in Game 5CLEVELAND — LeBron James made a new guarantee: Game 6. Haren outpitches Lowe, Diamondbacks hand Braves fourth straight loss, 5-2PHOENIX — Dan Haren outpitched Derek Lowe and the Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage of second baseman Kelly Johnson’s error to score four times in the fourth inning on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. Diamondbacks 5, Braves 2E_K.Johnson (3). DP_Atlanta 1, Arizona 1. LOB_Atlanta 4, Arizona 5. 2B_K.Johnson 2 (8), C.Jones (8), Reynolds 2 (8). 3B_Byrnes (1). SB_J.Upton (6). CS_Reynolds (3). SF_C.Young. Saved By LeBron: James records triple-double as Cavs beat Magic 112-102, stay alive in Game 5CLEVELAND — LeBron James made a new guarantee: Game 6. With Cleveland’s wondrous season on the line, James had 37 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, and Mo Williams, who boldly predicted his team would come back and win this tight-as-can-be series, added 24 points in the Cavaliers’ 112-102 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 on Thursday night. |
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